WorkSafe Saskatchewan launched its annual youth video contest. The contest is a way for high school students to learn and teach about safety at work. More than 6,000 young people aged 15 to 24 years old are injured at work in Saskatchewan each year.

The contest theme this year is “If it feels wrong, just ask.” Young workers sometimes feel intimidated or scared to ask questions if they are unsure of something at work. WorkSafe Saskatchewan wants everyone, especially youth, to feel comfortable asking questions at work.

The contest is open to Grades 9 through 12. Videos must be no longer than two minutes and depict the work-related theme of “If it feels wrong, just ask”.

Winners receive a cash prize for themselves and for their school. First place is $1,000 for the student team and $1,500 for the school.

Saskatchewan’s top three videos advance to the national Youth Video Contest sponsored by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.

For the past two years, Saskatchewan schools have won the National Fan Favourite award. In 2013, the winners were from Foam Lake, SK. In 2014, Saskatchewan’s first place winners from Humboldt Collegiate Institute won the national’s Fan Favourite, receiving $3,000 in total prize money for their team and $2,500 for their school.

To download the entry package: https://wssdev.thedev.ca/youth-video

Watch last year’s winners here: https://wssdev.thedev.ca/youth/teachers/2014-youth-video-contest-winners/